At one time she was extremely well off but over the years her health declined and no one knew what she had in accounts or banks. How can we find out if she had any bank accounts or any safe deposit boxes? There is a lot of unanswered questions about where her money and assets went over the years.
You will want to consult with a probate attorney who can review the case and help you plan the proper course of action to investigate this. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
My grandfather passed away in 2007, and leaves real estate to all his children and to the offsprings of a deceased daughter who was already dead at time will was written.
This will is now in probate and three children of my grandfather are now dead. Because the will originally bequeathed... Read more »
I don't like not giving advice when someone writes in and ask for it, but your questions are too complex to give a general answer to. A lawyer experienced in probate law needs to examine all the wills and the dates of death of all concerned to give you a firm answer as to who is entitled to... Read more »
He never changed me as the beneficiary am I legally able to collect?
No.
Is the new tractor part of the will even though it was bought after the Will was made? The older tractor was sold many years ago. The will just says tractor and has no identification number or make and model.
If the will says, " X gets my tractor. ", then X gets tractors owned by grandfather at his death. It doesn't matter when the tractor(s) were acquired.
I have lived with her at her house since the 70's. I have paid the taxes every year and taken care of the property. She passed away in 2001. Since there is no will and the other siblings will not agree. Can I do an adverse take over or color of code. Is there anything I can do since I pay the... Read more »
Probably not. You are going to have to open her estate and then have a battle with your siblings about who gets the house, who gets reimbursed for paying bills related to the house, who owes rent for living in the house, etc. This will be very complex litigation and could be quite costly. Be... Read more »
What kind of documentation do I need legal aid signing off on the estate
You do not have to sign off on anything. You simply do not accept whatever someone is trying to give you.
2 elderly parents, 3 siblings in all. GA. Parents are leaving real estate, investment holdings into 3 trusts for each kid. Eldest sibling is executor. Problematic relationship with the family. I have some debt, but also quarterly income from film and TV music I've written/produced for the past... Read more »
You would need to contact an attorney who specializes in probate matters, to include wills and trusts.
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Sort of, but not really. Once your father died, only the executor or administrator can demand an accounting from you. If you are the executor or administrator, he can demand an accounting of you and you would need to go back in time and account for your conduct as POA.
My folks said they were advised by an attorney not to put my name on the deed and that Georgia law requires a property to go into probate. Basically, if there is a way to avoid probate in the state of Georgia what is the best way to go about it?
In most cases the best way is a revocable living trust, but every situation is unique and sometimes an irrevocable trust makes the most sense or some other technique altogether. Many factors need to be taken into consideration. Your best bet is to consult with an experienced estate planning or... Read more »
Yes, revocable trusts are allowed in Georgia, but they are rarely worth the money spent establishing them,. Occasionally, a client has a unique set of circumstances that makes a revocable trust proper. Make sure you see a very experienced estate planning attorney to assist you.
I have an elderly friend who has full custody of her great grandson. She is wanting to have paperwork stating who the child should be appointed to in case of her death. She wants to appoint a non family member. Is that possible?
How can you not have a say in where the child should go.... Read more »
It's not possible to designate who will take care of a child after a guardian's death. That is not binding. Whoever wants custody at that time will have to file something.
Yes. I am not clear on "medical consultant" but a power of attorney can include provisions to allow the agent to access medical records. It is also recommended that an advance directive for healthcare be completed as this will appoint an agent for healthcare decisions.
My mom's parents owned a home together in GA (w/o rights of survivorship). They had 3 kids (#1, 2, & 3). Kid #1 died in 2001 & has 3 children. My grandma then died in GA in Sept 2003, presumably leaving her half of the home to my grandpa & her children/grandkids.
Kid #2... Read more »
First, get a lawyer to help you through this. By the time to finish with all the issues that will arise, you will find that a lawyer will save you time, and at the end of the day, money. You can only open a probate in the county where the deceased person lived. There are some rare exceptions to... Read more »
Man dies leaving car to his wife who then takes full ownership titling it in her name. Man also puts in will that upon wife's death his son is to have the car. If the car is legally the wife's now, is this even legitimate?? Does the son have a claim?
If the man willed his car to his wife, and she put the car in her name, she is free to do whatever she wishes with the car. She is not required to then pass the car along to the son.
I live in Stockbridge GA and If I sign my interest over to her due to the fact she wishes to move in the house and how much say will I have if things go wrong at a later date? Plus will I be liable for any property taxes and insurance?
If you "sign over" your interest you will not have any liability for future taxes and insurance but, on the other hand, you will have given up a valuable asset. Why not sell your 50% interest to your sister for fair value?
Married five years with 2 kids. I put my wife on the deed of the house...If I pass way does my property get left to my ex wife or my new wife? Also would my ex wife collect my pension? I don’t want the ex to get anything from me. I want everything to go to my current wife
You need to contact an attorney who can write a will for you.
Yes. While it is usually not advisable, it is legal. When there are co-administrators, they both have to be around to sign all documents and checks. You will be hard pressed to find a bank that will allow you to demand two signatures on a check. Also , without proper language in a will, you... Read more »
You would need to consult with an attorney in Alabama or one who is licensed to practice in AL. I believe this question may have been mistakenly posted for GA.
He also made my mom the second trustee so if I die she gets everything. I even put my assets in the trust. It has its own tax Id and everything. The house my viper my 1976 classic bronco and all my money and etc are all in the trust it’s a revocable trust and I have left it open since my father... Read more »
I’m not clear on what the question is here. You may want to revise. It sounds like it would be beneficial to speak with a probate attorney. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
I gave her a copy. There are no more beneficiaries. Do I have any exposure. I have a sister and a half sister. They were not listed in the will or the trust. Do I have legal requirements none petitioned his death at the time. And from what I was told were not required to have a copy of the trust.... Read more »
This question is way beyond the scope of a proper answer. The answer depends on the trust language, the will language and any amendments. If you are the sole trustee and are concerned with what happens when you die, a consultation with an estate planning lawyer is appropriate. Something has to... Read more »
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